Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 87510

New York State Department of Health; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Education savings programs access

And many more...

Descripción de la vacante

The New York State Department of Health seeks an Office Assistant 1 in Albany to support the Bureau of Third-Party Health Liability, Medicare Savings Program and Recoveries. You will review TPL documents, perform data entry in eMedNY, MAXe, and JIRA, and prepare Word/Excel documents to support project management.

You will track due dates, verify TPHI information, and create/modify payees as needed, communicating with employers and insurers via phone and email.

Formación

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience in public health insurance programs is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Review information and documents used in the TPL process.
• Enter data into systems (eMedNY, MAXe, JIRA) with close attention to detail.
• Create, update and use Word and Excel documents for project support.
• Track due dates and report on related information.
• Verify TPHI information via phone or online resources.
• Create/modify HIPP/MIPP payees as needed.
• Prepare notices via Word and MAXe.
• Gather information from employers/insurers regarding TPHI.
• Communicate with stakeholders by phone and email.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Descripción del empleo

Duties Description

The Office Assistant 1 (OA 1) incumbent will work within the Bureau of Third-Party Health Liability (TPL), Medicare Savings Program and Recoveries. Duties may include, but not be limited to:

Ability to review information and documents used in the TPL process.

Close attention to detail with ability to perform data entry of information in various systems (eMedNY, MAXe, JIRA).

Create, update and utilize documents and spreadsheets (Word and Excel) in an administrative fashion to support project management process.

Ability to track data such as due dates and report on this type of information.

Verify Third Party Health Insurance (TPHI) information through phone calls and/or on-line resources.

Create and/or modify HIPP/MIPP payees as necessary.

Create manual notices via Microsoft Word and MAXe.

Gather information from employers and/or insurance carriers regarding TPHI.

Professional communication skills with ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders by phone and email.

Perform some highly repetitive functions in support of unit processes.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To Be Considered For Appointment Through NY HELPS, Or 55 B/c, Candidates Must Meet The Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications For This Position. The Qualifications Are:

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details and will also have good oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus and supervisory experience is a plus.

Additional Comments

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Duties Description

The Office Assistant 1 (OA 1) incumbent will work within the Bureau of Third-Party Health Liability (TPL), Medicare Savings Program and Recoveries. Duties may include, but not be limited to:

Ability to review information and documents used in the TPL process.

Close attention to detail with ability to perform data entry of information in various systems (eMedNY, MAXe, JIRA).

Create, update and utilize documents and spreadsheets (Word and Excel) in an administrative fashion to support project management process.

Ability to track data such as due dates and report on this type of information.

Verify Third Party Health Insurance (TPHI) information through phone calls and/or on-line resources.

Create and/or modify HIPP/MIPP payees as necessary.

Create manual notices via Microsoft Word and MAXe.

Gather information from employers and/or insurance carriers regarding TPHI.

Professional communication skills with ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders by phone and email.

Perform some highly repetitive functions in support of unit processes.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To Be Considered For Appointment Through NY HELPS, Or 55 B/c, Candidates Must Meet The Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications For This Position. The Qualifications Are:

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details and will also have good oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus and supervisory experience is a plus.

Additional Comments

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.